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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: On a point of clarification, is the Taoiseach accepting that there will be a debate in respect of the agreement with the RAF or are we to take his word that it is legally compliant and in line with the constitutional obligation of the Government to bring international agreements before this House?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: It is not agreed. The Government's refusal to provide any clarity on reports that there has been a long-standing agreement with the British Government that allows the RAF to operate in Irish airspace simply is not good enough. Such a dependency on a foreign Government to monitor and protect our skies against hostile aircraft is a scandalous exposure of the failure of successive governments...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Hybrid Threats and Threats to the National Infrastructure: Institute of International and European Affairs (9 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: I might have to pop out for a few minutes for EU statements in the Dáil. I thank the gentlemen for their presentation. I have a couple of follow-on questions in respect of the report. One of the recommendations is that Ireland develops its intelligence capabilities to counter hybrid threats. The IIEA representatives stated that we are not in line with comparator countries. Could...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide sufficient funding in 2023 to permit the N2 Ardee-to-Castleblayney road project to proceed to the next stage. [20523/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: 75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current earliest projected timeline for completion of the N2 Clontibret-to-the-border project; and if he will provide additional funding for this scheme and ensure that such funding is not dependent on EU co-financing. [20522/23]

Support for Household Energy Bills: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: What about last year?

Support for Household Energy Bills: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: You had room to manoeuvre.

Support for Household Energy Bills: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: You dragged your feet.

Support for Household Energy Bills: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2023)

Matt Carthy: In fairness, the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, cannot be held responsible for global fluctuations in energy prices but he can and he does bear responsibility for the Government's failure to get to grips with it and with the failure to properly support families who have been financially crippled by it. The truth is that Irish families were already stretched to breaking point. This country has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: British-Irish Co-operation (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: It relates to engagements with the British Government. In the limited time he is apparently going to have, I ask the Tánaiste to reflect on his engagements in respect of the legacy Bill.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: British-Irish Co-operation (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: 13. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent engagement with representatives of the British Government. [19752/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: British-Irish Co-operation (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: Very briefly then, will the Tánaiste report on his recent engagements with the British Government? I focus particularly on the so-called legacy Bill legislation.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: I meant to ask this question as my first follow up. The Tánaiste mentioned that 116 Irish citizens have been evacuated. My understanding was that the original figure was around 200. Does the Tánaiste have a figure as to how many Irish citizens are in Sudan seeking evacuation? Will he give an update on the steps that are being taken and the timeframe for that? It is accepted...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: 5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the measures in place to ensure the safety and protection of Irish citizens in Sudan. [19749/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: I ask the Minister for an update on the evacuation of Irish citizens in Sudan and other measures that are in place to ensure the safety and protection of our citizens.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: I thank the Minister for that response. I commend everybody in his Department and in our Defence Forces who have been proactive in supporting our citizens in Sudan. I also join the Minister in thanking our European neighbours for their assistance. The obvious question that arises is how we can be better positioned in the time ahead, in instances like this, to be able to contribute to such...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: I acknowledge the staff of the Passport Office who turned a very difficult situation around. Unfortunately, the many people who missed the opportunity to either go on holiday or attend important events will never be forgiving with regard to the experience they had when things were at their worst. Nonetheless, I acknowledge that there has been much improvement and that when the passport...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: This is an area in respect of which we need to improve. I am sure the Tánaiste's office has dealt with such situations. There is nothing worse than someone in a household realising that a passport is out of date or, worse, that there is an understanding of the length of time it takes for a first-time application to be resolved. In that context, I ask the Tánaiste to engage with...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: 3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures in place to ensure that a backlog of passport applications does not emerge in 2023; and the measures he will take to ensure that passports, including for first-time applicants, can be secured in an accelerated manner in urgent and emergency cases. [19792/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (27 Apr 2023)

Matt Carthy: What measures is the Tánaiste putting in place to ensure we do not see the backlog of passport applications that we saw in recent years? Will he outline the measures that will be taken to ensure that applicants for passports, particularly first-time applicants, can have access to an accelerated processing of a passport when it is necessary?